Editor's Note： China's trade surplus exceeded $1 trillion in the first 11 months of 2025, eliciting mixed response globally. On the one hand, the world has witnessed the resilience of China's exports amid global headwinds, a testament to the country's competitiveness ...

As China announced the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), the country enters a period of structural transition shaped by technological upgrading, demographic adjustments, global economic realignments, and the growing urgency of climate action.

Tourists play at the Qipan Mountain Ice and Snow World in Shenyang, Northeast China's Liaoning Province, on December 14, 2025. During the 2024-2025 ski season, consumer spending on winter sports and related activities exceeded 187.5 billion yuan ($26,58 billion), up ...

As the Central Economic Work Conference was held last week, observers are closely watching the direction and priorities of China's economy for the coming year. Looking back at the economic performance in 2025, it is clear that current development reflects ...

Haikou Meilan International Airport announced that its international and regional passenger traffic exceeded 1.4 million as of Saturday this year, surpassing the previous peak set in 2019 and the highest since the airport began commercial operations, the Global Times learned ...

A cargo ship loaded with 65,000 tons of Argentine wheat departed on Saturday from the Port of Timbues in Santa Fe Province, Argentina en route to China, marking the first commercial wheat export from Argentina to China since Argentina obtained ...

Cold wave has swept across China recently, triggering temperature dips and snow. Despite the chill, consumer enthusiasm remained strong. Over the past weekend, the Global Times learned that hot pot restaurants and beverage shops in Beijing recorded notable peaks in ...

Multiple government departments have outlined their key priorities in 2026 following the Central Economic Work Conference, which concluded on Thursday and mapped out plan for the country's economic work in the coming year.

China is accelerating its transition to a new stage of modern oil and gas industry development, marked with an increasingly diversified and balanced energy structure. It is estimated that, by 2030, China's natural gas production is expected to reach 300 ...

Shenzhen Metro on Saturday launched an experimental AI-powered robotic “guide dog” for visually impaired passengers, the first of its kind in the global rail transit industry, domestic media outlets reported.

China National Offshore Oil Corporation announced Sunday that the secondary development project of the Liuhua Oilfield, the country's first deepwater oilfield, has fully commenced operation.

China's self-developed technology in high-speed railways is marking significant progress in both technological innovation and operational capability.

As service robots become increasingly common in Chinese facilities, local authorities are now beginning to design "robot-friendly" urban spaces. Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong Province has unveiled a framework plan proposing the construction of China's first robot-friendly demonstration zone, according ...

China's economy is expected to reach around 140 trillion yuan ($19.8 trillion) this year as the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) is set to approach a successful conclusion, a senior government official said Saturday at an annual economic conference.

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with South Korean Minister of Trade, Industry and Resources Kim Jung-kwan in Beijing on Friday and the two officials exchanged views on implementing the important consensus reached by the two countries' leaders, the Ministry ...

When South Korean office worker Park Ji-hoon touched down in Haikou, South China's Hainan Province, he had one goal: to catch the final show of Katy Perry's China tour.

China will continue to implement a moderately loose monetary policy and strengthen financial support for key areas such as expanding domestic demand, technological innovation, and small and medium-sized enterprises, a senior Chinese official said on Friday, according to the Xinhua ...

The US is forming a coalition at a summit on Friday to counter China's dominant control of critical minerals and growing role as a center of artificial intelligence (AI) and other tech sectors, according to media reports. The move follows ...

"We have noted relevant reports. All parties should adhere to the principles of a market economy and fair competition and work together to maintain the stability of the global supply chain," Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated at a regular ...

China firmly opposes illegal unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction that lack a basis in international law and are not authorized by the UN Security Council, and opposes the abuse of sanctions, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday.

China has achieved another year of bumper grain harvest in 2025, with total output hitting a record high of 714.88 million tonnes, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Friday.

A Chinese business association has urged the European Commission (EC) to enforce its Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) policy with prudence and immediately cease discriminatory and disproportionate enforcement actions against Chinese enterprises.

China will implement more proactive and impactful macroeconomic policies, formulate more far-sighted, more targeted and better-coordinated policies, continuously expand domestic demand and optimize supply, and develop new quality productive forces according to local conditions, according to the Central Economic Work ...

Chinese economic powerhouses have unveiled recommendations for formulating their local 15th Five-Year Plan for economic and social development, pledging to shoulder greater responsibility in promoting high-quality development.

China Railway Construction Corp (CRCC) said on Wednesday that it has completed track-laying on the PK330 Bridge, Africa's longest heavy-haul railway bridge, marking a key milestone in Algeria's Western Mining Railway, a flagship project under the Belt and Road Initiative ...

China is dominant in the global green energy transition, Daniel Yergin, vice chairperson of S&P Global, told the Global Times on Thursday, on the sidelines of the 2025 International Energy Executive Forum in Beijing.

While announcing a higher forecast for China's economic growth on Wednesday, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva noted that "as the second-largest economy in the world, China is simply too big to generate much growth from exports, and continuing to depend ...

Korean Air announced on Thursday a significant year-on-year increase in passenger numbers on its South Korea-China routes for 2025, with Shanghai emerging as the most favored destination for Korean travelers.

In response to a question about China-Netherlands negotiation progress in relation to Nexperia, Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) spokesperson He Yadong said on Thursday that China has been facilitating talks between Wingtech Technology and Nexperia's Dutch unit to resolve their ...

“I believe that given China's 8 percent growth potential, achieving average annual growth of 5–6 percent before 2035 is realistic. Using the same analytical framework, China should retain around 6 percent growth potential between 2036 and 2049, enabling 3–4 percent ...

Silver prices extended their record-breaking rally for an 11th straight trading session as of Thursday, climbing above $60 per ounce, with intraday levels at times exceeding $62.

In response to a question about China-Netherlands negotiation progress about Nexperia, Chinese Commerce Ministry (MOFCOM) spokesperson He Yadong said on Thursday that China has been facilitating talks between Wingtech and Nexperia Dutch unit to resolve their internal disputes.

China and the EU held a trade-remedy dialogue this week and will continue consultations next week, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) spokesperson He Yadong said at regular press conference Thursday, noting that China welcomes the EU's decision to restart consultations ...

A Reuters survey released on Thursday showed that Japanese companies said strained diplomatic relations with China are their primary concern as they head into 2026, followed closely by US trade policies. Chinese analysts believe the findings underscore growing alarm within ...

Moore Threads Co, Ltd, dubbed as China's first homegrown GPU stock, surged again on Thursday, breaking above the 800-yuan mark for the first time.

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Thursday urged Mexico to promptly correct its unilateralist and protectionist actions and announced that it had initiated a trade and investment barrier investigation against Mexico, in response to reports of the Mexican Congress approving ...

Since early December, multiple regions across Japan have begun to feel a noticeable shift in the tourism market, as the number of visitors from the Chinese mainland drops sharply. The turning point, industry insiders say, was Japanese Prime Minister Sanae ...

Reuters reported on Wednesday that Nvidia has built location verification technology that could indicate which country its chips are operating in, a move that the report claimed could help prevent its artificial intelligence chips from being smuggled into countries where ...

The World Bank on Thursday released its latest China Economic Update in Beijing, raising its 2025 economic growth forecast for the world's second-largest economy by 0.4 percentage points to 4.9 percent. It is the latest global institution to lift its ...

Wingtech Technology has formally sent letters to the Dutch-appointed custodians of shares in Nexperia's Dutch unit, proposing constructive discussions on the dispute. The company aims to bridge differences through dialogue and seek a long-term solution that serves all parties, according ...

The World Bank on Thursday released its latest China Economic Update in Beijing, raising its 2025 economic growth forecast for the world's second-largest economy by 0.4 percentage points.

Qingzhou, or light vessel, China's new-generation cargo spacecraft, has achieved breakthroughs in multiple key technologies and is scheduled to make its maiden flight next year, according to its developer, the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Innovation Academy for Microsatellites.

The Argentine government reduced tariffs on exports of soybeans, corn and wheat, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. Argentine Economy Minister Luis Caputo said in a post on X that the lower tariffs are permanent, a sign that the government is trying ...

As year 2025 comes to an end, a growing number of international organizations and foreign financial institutions have successively upgraded China GDP forecasts, underlining increasing confidence in the world's second-largest economy. Chinese economists believe that China will continue to be ...

Since the beginning of this year, the Hubin commercial area along the shores of West Lake in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, has experienced a surge of "debut stores." This vibrant locale is harnessing its unique setting to stimulate renewed ...

China's high-speed rail program reached a milestone as the Yiliang Tunnel, the longest tunnel built for any 350 kilometers per hour rail line in the country, was bored through on Wednesday after more than 1,560 days of construction, laying a ...

The number of China-Europe Railway Express services running via the eastern corridor surpassed 5,000 this year, providing strong momentum for supporting China's high-standard opening-up, according to a Xinhua report on Wednesday.

Guiding new development practices with achievements in theoretical innovation is a distinctive feature of China's development in the new era, and has become a key to decoding how the Chinese economy has withstood winds and storms and continued to grow ...

“One thing we keep closest to us is our smartphone. With AI, it is no longer just 'smart,' and that is exciting. It may even become a friend in the truest sense,” a user wrote on Sina Weibo as discussion ...

After the market opened on Wednesday, shares of Moore Threads jumped more than 11 percent intraday on Wednesday, breaking above their IPO-day high of 688 yuan ($97) and lifting the company's market value to over 340 billion yuan at closing. ...

The predictability of the Chinese economy is encouraging, said Chris Torrens, Chair of the British Chamber of Commerce in China, in an interview with the Global Times, commenting on the Chinese economic prospects.

In Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong Province, full-size industrial humanoid robots are rolling off assembly lines and heading straight to factories — a scene once seen only in the sci-fi film I, Robot. The same level of dexterity was showcased at ...

Beijing Aero Engine Services Co (BAESL), a joint venture established by Air China and Rolls-Royce, held an inauguration and production commencement ceremony in Beijing on Wednesday, marking the latest aerospace industry cooperation between China and the UK.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for China's economic growth to 5.0 percent in 2025 and 4.5 percent in 2026, up by 0.2 and 0.3 percentage points from its October World Economic Outlook, IMF Managing Director Kristalina ...

In response to a Reuters report citing the Financial Times that two sources claimed Beijing would still restrict purchases of Nvidia's advanced H200 chips despite the Trump administration's decision to allow their sales to China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo ...

Mexico's Congress is reportedly set to vote this week on proposed tariffs on China, despite fierce opposition from relevant Mexican businesses, according to media reports. A Chinese expert said on Wednesday that if implemented, the move could cause major disruptions ...

China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, grew 0.7 percent year-on-year in November, the highest since March 2024, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Wednesday.

Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday that Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te is making irresponsible claims and overestimating his abilities, attempting to mislead public opinion and deceive the people by playing ...

Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday that the Lai Ching-te authorities are an outright "professional Taiwan-seller" and a shameless "fraud syndicate," in response to Lai's claim in a recent interview with US ...

The 2025 annual conference of the Cross-Strait CEO Summitwill be held in Nanjing, capital of East China's Jiangsu Province, from December 16 to 17, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said at a press ...

China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, rose 0.7 percent year on year in November, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday.

North China's Tianjin port received its largest-ever single shipment of Airbus aircraft components on Tuesday, marking a logistical milestone that will support the European planemaker's expanding production capacity in the region.

China's courier sector saw steady growth in November, according to an industry index released by the State Post Bureau on Tuesday.

In the global transition toward green and sustainable energy, China's pivotal role in clean-energy investment has increasingly become the focus of worldwide attention.

China's economy has forged ahead amid pressures and made new achievements this year, and China will continue to open its door wider to the outside world, and welcomes more foreign companies to explore the Chinese market, Chinese Premier Li Qiang ...

Recently, certain European politicians and media outlets have been peddling the narrative that China hardly imports anything from the EU, and even threatened that the bloc could take punitive actions to address the so-called “trade imbalance.”

In response to questions over the Trump administration's decision to allow the sale of Nvidia H200 chips to China, and if China will allow these H200 chips to be purchased and also whether and when did leaders of the two ...

Data released by the General Administration of Customs (GAC) on Monday showed that China's trade surplus reached $1.08 trillion in the first 11 months of 2025. A report from The New York Times noted that “China's trade surplus climbing past ...

The launch of the HKEX Tech 100 Index on Tuesday offers a timely lens through which to observe how Hong Kong's equity market is adapting to the steady evolution of regional market dynamics. Behind this development is the accelerating growth ...

Tianjin on Tuesday morning welcomed the largest single shipment of Airbus components ever received, with 12 large aircraft parts arriving at the port, according to information the Tianjin Dongjiang border inspection station sent to the Global Times on Tuesday.

UK businesses are increasingly optimistic about their outlook on the Chinese market, with higher expectations for full-year revenue in 2025 and highest sentiment about 2026 since before COVID-19, according to a survey released by the British Chambers of Commerce in ...

China's first national-level shale oil demonstration zone in Jimsar county, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has achieved a new annual output record with 1.7 million tons of crude produced year-to-date, CCTV News reported on Tuesday.

The Haikou Meilan International Airport in South China's Hainan Province on Tuesday completed its first international air-to-air 'waybill-change' transit service to increase transit efficiency, a key step in the island province's efforts to innovate its air-cargo transit model and strengthen ...

Sam's Club apologized on Tuesday over a reported food-safety incident, saying it attaches great importance to product safety and member experience and immediately worked with a professional pest-control firm to conduct a full--chain inspection after receiving the complaint.

Chinese drone maker DJI said on Tuesday that it is confident its products can withstand scrutiny, and its position to be open and transparent has never wavered, responding to a Global Times request for comment on media reports that the ...

The US Congress is set to vote, could happen this week, on the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a "must-pass" annual defense bill that would restrict US outbound investment to China in sensitive sectors as well as federal government ...

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that China's competent authorities have repeatedly explained the export control measures on rare earths-related items, and China is handling the relevant issues in accordance with laws and regulations.

In response to questions over US President Donald Trump claiming to allow Nvidia to export its H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China, and whether China will permit the purchase of those chips and when Trump informs the Chinese side ...

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said it may bar three major Chinese telecom companies from connecting to US networks, in the name of preventing so-called robocalls, according to a Reuters report on Monday. Chinese observers warned that the move ...

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has finally heard the voices he desired the most, as Reuters reported on Tuesday that the US government will allow Nvidia to export its H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China. US President Donald Trump also ...

In the heart of Shenzhen, the southern engine room of China's tech boom, a spotless lab behind glass lacks the typical sounds of lathes whirring or conveyor belts moving.

The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Monday held a meeting to analyze and study the economic work of 2026 and review a set of regulations on the CPC's leadership over law-based governance in ...

China's minister of commerce Wang Wentao on Monday met with UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) secretary-general Rebeca Grynspan in Beijing, with the two sides holding in-depth exchanges of views on the global economic and trade situation and on ...

On recent sunny but cold winter morning, inside the Dajixiang, also known as Daji Alley, a commercial complex in Beijing's Xicheng District, a fragrance shop named "Song Chao" drew scores of costumers to check out its perfume products. While trying ...

Data from South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources showed that the country's exports reached $640.2 billion in the first 11 months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 2.9 percent and the highest level for the period since ...

Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality is exploring cross-border industrial parks with Southeast Asian economies, reflecting a trend in which inland regions are increasingly linked into cross-border supply chains, creating new opportunities for regional industrial cooperation.

China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on Monday met with visiting German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, with the two sides exchanging views on China-Germany and China-EU economic and trade relations, according a statement from China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM).

The IMF on Monday officially launched the operations of its center in Shanghai. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, People's Bank of China (PBC) Governor Pan Gongsheng, and Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng attended the opening ceremony, the PBC said in a ...

China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in Beijing on Monday, with the two sides exchanging in-depth views on the global economic and trade landscape and WTO reform, according to a statement from the Ministry of ...

The majesty of the Taihang Mountains and the gentleness of Danqin's flowing water intertwine to create a unique landscape picture in Jincheng, North China's Shanxi Province. In recent years, with the winding spread of the Taihang No.1 Tourist Highway, this ...

Several Chinese localities on Monday unveiled recommendations for formulating their local 15th Five-Year Plan for economic and social development, with some provincial governments aiming to boost the development of the low-altitude economy and other edge-cutting technologies.

US' electric car maker Tesla announced on Monday that its Shanghai Gigafactory has reached a new milestone with the rollout of its 4 millionth vehicle, a landmark achievement for the company's largest production hub in Shanghai. The plant now contributes ...

Chinese airlines' flights to Japan continued to plunge in early December, according to industry data released on Monday.

Ling Ji, vice minister of China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and deputy China international trade representative, recently held separate video conferences with heads of German and European auto industry associations, calling for an early resolution to the EU's anti-subsidy probe ...

China imported 103.78 million tons of soybeans, up 6.9 percent year-on-year, in the first 11 months of 2025, data from the General Administration of Customs (GAC) showed on Monday.

The essence of China-US economic and trade relations is mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, and there is no question of who takes advantage of whom, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday, when asked to comment on the ...

The number of overseas visitors applying for tax refunds upon departure from China surged 285 percent year-on-year in the first 11 months of 2025, according to data released by the State Taxation Administration at a regular press briefing on Monday.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday officially launched the operations of its new center in Shanghai, according to a press release on IMF's official website.

China's foreign trade edged up in the first 11 months of 2025, with total imports and exports of goods reaching 41.21 trillion yuan ($5.83 trillion), a year-on-year rise of 3.6 percent, according to data released by the General Administration of ...

Disney's animated blockbuster Zootopia 2 has raced past the 3-billion-yuan mark in China, the film's No 1 market worldwide and turbocharging demand for the film related consumer goods.